Blues Lose to Ducks 6-5

St. Louis Blues David Perron is tripped up by Anaheim Ducks Corey Perry as he goes for the puck in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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St. Louis Blues Vladimir Tarasenko of Russia skates up ice against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues David Backes lifts his leg to get the puck get by as Anaheim Ducks goaltender Viktor Fasth of Sweden makes a stick save in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues Jaden Schwartz skates up ice against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues teammates congratulate David Backes (R) after scoring a gaol against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues Barret Jackman skates off the ice as the Anaheim Ducks celebrate a first period goal at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

Anaheim Ducks Nick Bonino is congratulated by teammates after scoring the winning goal in a shootout against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. Final score Anaheim 6 St. Louis 5. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

Anaheim Ducks Matt Beleskey is upended by St. Louis Blues David Backes (42) and Andy McDonald in the third period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. Anaheim won the game 6-5 in a shootout. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

Anaheim Ducks Nick Bonino takes a shot for the winning goal against St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott in the shootout session at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. Anaheim won the game 6-5. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Anaheim Ducks vs St. Louis Blues

Anaheim Ducks Francois Beauchemin (L) drives St. Louis Blues Andy McDonald out of the play in the third period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 9, 2013. Anaheim won the game 6-5. UPI/Bill Greenblatt